Excellent, intense look at zombies and human nature

Rating: 8/10 (24 October 2003)

28 Days Later definitely lives up to its reputation as an effective horror film. From the start, it establishes an atmosphere of gloom and chaos that never lets up. What I found very interesting about it was its portrayal of human instincts and evils that we all can possess in our darkest hours. This was not the kind of zombie film I was expecting, but in the end I was pleasantly surprised. If you can get past the look of the movie, it is one hell of a ride. Overall, this is the best horror film I've seen in years.